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LIFE IN THE TEMPLE

Always wanted to know how the true Shaolin monks trained? Hit this page and enter their world. From rankings to daily chores (yes, the students worked like slaves) this article tells it all. The page also clarifies some western misunderstandings, such as the fact that in the temple a gold sash was a higher rank than a black one. A key point made is that the monks, although incredible fighters, did all that they could to avoid conflict. We always hear of the self-defense only principle in our training, but rarely see it in practice. I know it's hard to imagine someone that could kick Bruce Lee's butt making baskets, but that was part of everyday life. Read this page and start your journey toward ancient Oriental fighting art enlightenment.

Thu, 06 Jul 2000 03:57:56 -0700

Submitted by: Bob Tompkins